"I think Jota is an absolutely smashing signing and Kyogo going out, it's like replacing a Ferrari with a Lamborghini. It's an absolutely phenomenal signing," he told the Scottish Football Podcast.

Celtic have secured Jota on a five-and-a-half-year contract after the Portuguese winger swapped places with Kyogo Furuhashi. The 25-year-old has completed his move from Rennes 18 months after leaving Celtic in a reported £25million move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.

Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions.

Monday will be remembered as a bittersweet day for Celtic, with the club saying farewell to one modern day great and welcoming back another.Rennes were involved in both deals as the French outfit

Celtic have seen Kyogo Furuhasi leave for France, but had already done some business of their own, bringing Jota back to the club.

Paul: Jota is not the same player after leaving Celtic for Saudi Arabia, it's a backward step coming back to Parkhead, we don't need another winger at the club. The return of the prodigal son will not work out,

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi has joined Ligue 1 side Rennes in £10m deal; Japan international was keen to move to a club in one of Europe’s top five leagues; the 30-year-old had been a key player fo

Celtic have re-signed Portuguese winger Jota on a five-and-a-half-year contract subject to international clearance, the Scottish club said on Monday, while striker Kyogo Furuhashi joined Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais.

Monday will be remembered as a bittersweet day for Celtic, with the club saying farewell to one modern day great and welcoming back another. Rennes were involved in both deals as the French outfit signed Kyogo after three-and-a-half year, 85 goals, eight trophies and countless memories made.